time-tested

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We grieve the losses and explore time-tested ways to open the door for a loved one’s possible return.

From Salon

Sometimes it’s a game of hot potato — please don’t make me review another “Ant-Man” — but generally we follow the time-tested preschool principles of taking turns and playing fair.

From New York Times

Water hoses — another relatively cheap and time-tested means of staying cool during long sweltering days — are also celebrating a big comeback, and are particularly popular with children and pets.

From Seattle Times

For most teams, the time-tested approach is still the best: Draft, develop, reward your own and then supplement the roster with smart trades and free agent acquisitions.

From Washington Post

"Elections conducted by Brazil's capable and time-tested electoral system and democratic institutions serve as a model for nations in the hemisphere and the world," the spokesperson said.

From Reuters